Government relations and communications officer at one acre fund tanzania

Position: government relations and communications officer

Company: one acre fund tanzania

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Email:

Location: Dar es Salaam Tanzania

Deadline: 31-January-2014

Description:

One Acre Fund is an agricultural NGO working in Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, and Burundi that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential. Please read more about us at www.oneacrefund.org.

Job Description

One Acre Fund Tanzania is growing rapidly, increasing the number of villages it works within and the number of members it serves each year. We are seeking a government relations and communications officer to serve as a point of contact for our stakeholders

Responsibilities:

Engaging with local stakeholders including government officials of all levels (village, ward, district) as well as other local NGOs and companies, with a view to deepening and broadening the network of the organization.

-     Producing communications materials to engage stakeholders and keep them informed of our work, including quarterly reports, briefing notes, official correspondence and promotional materials.

-     Tracking and managing risks and issues to the program from external actors.

-     Targeting and pursuing contact with useful organizations identified as potential partners.

-     Planning and executing stakeholder events as well as participating in agricultural-related events.

-     Command of various tasks and projects as needed including research and analysis of specific topics, programs and government policies.

Please highlight your skills and experience in these six key areas in your cover letter.

Qualifications:

We are seeking professionals with a minimum of two years of work experience, some of which will have been in or with government institutions. We are looking for extraordinary candidates that are organized and proactive. Please apply if you possess the following qualifications:

- Undergraduate degree from a recognised academic institution

- Strong written and oral communication skills in both English and Kiswahili

- Previous work experience in a demanding professional environment (government, business, NGO)

- Previous experience working in agriculture and/or rural development

- Previous experience in dealing with government officials at local and national levels

- Significant experience in producing neat and timely reports for internal and external audiences

- Significant experience in communications, including coordination of meetings and memos, and production of communication products (photos, flyers, brochures etc.)

- Demonstrated computer skills in email, internet usage, and Microsoft Office

- A willingness to commit to living in the Iringa Region for a long-term position and undertake occasional travel to other countries of operation.

- Passionate about serving smallholder farmers

Please highlight how you meet these ten qualifications in your cover letter and resume.

Timeline:Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and considered at the time they are received, up to January 25^th, 2014. Apply early to maximize your chances of being a successful candidate!
Compensation:Competitive Salary with Performance Based Incentives
Career development:Twice annual career reviews and constant feedback. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.

How to Apply:

Application Instructions:

Email your cover letter and resume only to the email link above (Subject line: Local Government Officer + the place you heard of the position) and include salary expectations. Applicants who do not comply with this requirement will not be considered.

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